Training Shoe: Etonic Jepara SC

The Etonic brand has spent the last few years passing from owner to owner. Not surprisingly, styles released during those uncertain times were mostly forgettable. After another sale, we're being told yet again that Etonic is "new and improved." This time, however, their new shoes support that statement. The Jepara is a stability shoe that functions as required and whose only notable drawback is its heavy weight, primarily a result of the thick midsole and somewhat overlay-laden upper. The Jepara's heel-to-toe drop was the largest of any shoe tested, making it a good choice for runners with tight achilles tendons, calves or hamstrings.

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